FTA and the State of Montana, with the participation of state tax agencies and the petroleum industry is offering the Motor Fuel Tax Basic Level Training course for 2007. This basic level course is July 29 – August 1 in Helena, Montana.

FTA and the State of Montana, with the participation of state tax agencies and the petroleum industry, is offering the Motor Fuel Tax Basic Level Training course for 2007. The basic level course will be held July 29 – August 1 in Helena, Montana at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel.

Instructors will be state employees with expertise in motor fuel audits and investigations. Representatives of the motor fuel industry will also make presentations to help the participants understand how the fuel distribution system operates. All participants will receive a comprehensive training manual, reference materials, and a certificate of completion.

Basic Seminar The basic seminar is designed for new, mid-level state, federal and industry employees along with investigators with limited experience in motor fuel taxes. The four-point objective of the three-day course is as follows:

Provide participants an overview of the motor fuel industry practices with an understanding of the motor fuel distribution chain.

Provide participants a detailed view of motor fuel taxation at all points in the distribution chain, the movement of fuel through the chain, and source documents to consider in a compliance audit.

Provide participants an understanding of the opportunities for motor fuel tax fraud at the different distribution points in the chain and the schemes used by fraudsters to commit the fraud.

Provide participants with tips on available resources for training and help (FHwA, Fed/State Task Forces, and FTA MFTS Uniformity) on proven methods to identify and document fraudulent activities, then how and when to involve investigators.

All participants will receive a training manual, reference materials, and a certificate of completion.

Course
Registration The registration fee of $495.00 per registrant will cover the expenses of the instructors and miscellaneous expenses. A registration form is enclosed; please complete and mail it, together with your check (made payable to Federation of Tax Administrators) to:

Faxed registrations will also be accepted at (202) 624-7888. The deadline for submitting registration is July 6, 2007.

Hotel
Reservations The rate at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel is $97 single/double plus 7% tax per night. Make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (406) 457-5500. Make certain to inform them that you will be attending the “Federation of Tax Administrators” to receive the special rate. Please note that the cut-off date for the hotel reservation is July 6, 2007. The hotel’s address is 835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, Montana 59601.

Dress
The dress for the course is business casual.

Transportation The Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the hotel from the airport.

Discuss ways and methods to improve motor fuel tax administration, both industry and tax authority to minimize opportunities for fraud and evasion. Identify and discuss successes, failures and new ideas.